The air is getting crisp, the leaves are changing colors, and sweaters are the go-to fashion. Autumn is here, and with it a desire for comforting home-cooked meals. Autumn’s Best Soup captures the enchantment of the season in each spoonful, with the creamy sweetness of the sweet potatoes and the orange brightness of carrots forming the base along with savory chicken broth. Notes of sharp parsnips and herbaceous sage add fragrance and fall-flavored delight. Autumn’s Best Soup is a smooth, warming soup that will truly get you ready for your next fall adventure, whether that be apple picking or just watching the foliage.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and chopped into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled and chopped into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 large onions, quartered
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 3 (32-ounce) cartons chicken broth
- 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- parsley, optional, minced, to taste
- sage, optional, minced, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease two 15x10x1-inch baking pans.
Step 3 –Place the sweet potatoes, the carrots, the parsnips, the onions, and the garlic cloves in a large bowl.
Step 4 –Drizzle the vegetable mixture with the canola oil, tossing to coat.
Step 5 –Divide the vegetable mixture between the prepared baking pans.
Step 6 –Roast the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 40-50 minutes.
Step 7 –Transfer the vegetables to a Dutch oven.
Step 8 –Add the broth, the milk, the salt, and the pepper to the Dutch oven.
Step 9 –Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Step 10 –Allow the soup to simmer, uncovered, until the flavors blend together, about 10-15 minutes.
Step 11 –Purée the soup using an immersion blender. You can also use a blender in batches.
Step 12 –Sprinkle the soup with the parsley and the sage and serve.